On: Just BLOG Already!...

Sometimes I forget that we, you and I, have the freedom to just blog.

I believe I have been stuck in a work-induced funk that inhibits updates like this. In a field that manages delicate client relationships, every word of every conversation and memo has to count; otherwise the relationship is compromised. Example:

"The grantees agreed that securing a facility with computer and internet access for a group training session has been a historically difficult process. In order to reduce the monetary and logistical challenges associated with in-person training sessions, the grantees requested tools that would promote a more autonomous approach to learning the system."

Does every word of this blog have to count? Perhaps. I could attempt to get all philosophical up in this post, but I know too little about philosophy to be totally convincing. This is an area that I'm interested in exploring. I'll save that topic for another post.

Also, I reserve the right to change the sub-purpose of this blog on a per-post basis. This post is kind of like a power cleanse--it's only purpose is to shake the day's memo (that I FINALLY finished) from my thoughts and playfully update you. Loved one.

[Transition]

Excellent. This is really just a stream-of-consciousness post, so props to you for enduring every tanJent!

Fun Weekend Update

This weekend was glorious. Fairfax saw highs in the mid, to upper 60's, so Jon and I totally blew off our professional responsibilities (I had planned to finish the aforementioned memo and Jon had planned to study) to romp in the sunshine. We went for a nice walk, perused movies and electronics at Best Buy, threw balled-up socks at each other, watched movies, went to a fantastic evening service on Sunday night, etc. Also, I put Betty Crocker to SHAME and made home made pitas, hummus, chicken pot pie, and chocolate cup cakes with cream cheese/chocolate chip filling. I am such a happy camper when the sun is shining. I become exponentially happier the longer the sun is out and the longer the temperature hovers between 70 and 90.

Verbalities

Since Jon and I have been writing a lot for work and school, I thought I'd introduce you to some of the more common words and phrases that we've come across as we've proofed each others' work:

• Apparently, I abuse the word, "substantive," especially when paired with, "contributions."
• Then there is the classic Jon Pagan, "from (something) to (something)" statement. I love it! It's in several of his admissions letters.
• There is also the classic Jenn Pagan, "aligns with (someone's) personal, professional, and academic goals."
  

More to Come...

I'm going to make a concerted effort to update more often. There has been so much going on and I haven't recorded any of it! Beyond that, I've lost the adapter for the memory card in our camera, leaving only the printer as a picture extracting device... The down-side of that is that our pictures are loaded onto the mac, which squirrels them away into these bizarre folders and organizes them numerically, not by image.

Anyway. More updates to come. More pictures too.

I hope you are well.